THE REDISCOVERY OF THE SCRIPTURES IS WHAT IS MOST NEEDED FOR REFORMATION (2 Kings 22:8-11)

I. If we want reformation, we must rediscover the Scriptures as they apply to each of us, PERSONALLY AND INDIVIDUALLY

We must first look at ourselves and the ways we need to personally reform to the Word of God, taking the log out of our own eye, and only then can we take the speck out of our brothers. Matthew 7:3-5

II. If we want reformation, we must rediscover the Scriptures as they apply to THE CHURCH

The Church must preach, sing, pray, baptize, feast, fellowship, practice discipline, and equip all according to the Word.

(I) The Church must PREACH the Word. 2 Timothy 4:2. Acts 20:27.

(II) The Church must must SING the Word. Ephesians 5:19-20

(III) The Church must PRAY the Word. Matthew 6:9-13

(IV) The Church must BAPTIZE according to the Word. Acts 8:12

(V) The Church must FEAST according to the Word. 1 Corinthians 11:26

(VI) The Church must FELLOWSHIP around the Word. Acts 2:42

(VII) The Church must PRACTICE CHURCH DISCIPLINE according to the Word. Matthew 18:15-17

(VIII) The Church must EQUIP THE SAINTS with the Word.

(I) CHURCH LEADERS: Ephesians 4:11-12

(II) MEN: 2 Timothy 2:2.

(III) WOMEN Titus 2:4-5.

III. If we want reformation, we must rediscover the Scriptures as they apply to OUR FAMILIES

I) We must have our homes structured like the Scriptures say, with the husband functioning as the head, the wife as his helpmate, and their children as those being trained to be godly.

(I) HUSBANDS AND FUTURE HUSBANDS: Ephesians 5:22-24.

(II) WIVES AND FUTURE WIVES: Genesis 2:20-22.

(III) CHILDREN: Ephesians 6:1-4.

II) We must recover family worship in our homes. Joshua 24:15. Jeremiah 10:25

IV. If we want reformation, we must rediscover the Scriptures as they apply to OUR VOCATIONS

I) There is no sacred or secular distinction; all lawful work is serving the Lord Christ. Colossians 3:23-24

II) The primary work for a man is outside the home, providing food, shelter, and other necessities for his wife, children, and even relatives who need it. Genesis 2:15. Genesis 3:19. 1 Timothy 5:8.

III) The primary work for a wife is at home, being a helpmate, loving her husband and children and relatives. Titus 2:3-5

V. If we want reformation, we must rediscover the Scriptures as they apply to THE PUBLIC SQUARE

I) You and I need to be like Paul who boldly, yet with trembling, went into the public square proclaiming the Kingdom of Christ, even calling for repentance. Acts 17:29-30

II) You and I need to proclaim the gospel in the public square, compelling people to come to Christ in faith for salvation, and to come into the covenant family of the Church for holiness. Luke 14:23

VI. If we want reformation, we must rediscover the Scriptures as they apply to THE CIVIL GOVERNMENT

You and I need to make certain our understanding of the role of civil government is what God says it should be. Romans 13:3-4

VII. If we want reformation, we must rediscover the Scriptures as they apply to COMBATTING GREAT EVILS IN OUR CULTURE

We must work to abolish evils by seeking justice and correcting oppression, not by seeking compromises or regulating oppression. Isaiah 1:16-17

VIII. If we want reformation, we must rediscover the Scriptures as they apply to HOW GOD SAVES SINNERS

We must all rediscover that God says He saves sinners by His sovereign grace alone, from beginning to end. Romans 8:29-30